Rhododendron: rhodos=rose, dendron=tree Pathologically- being such to a degree that is extreme, excessive, or markedly abnormal Optimistic- affirmative: expecting the best; "an affirmative outlook" Epic- very imposing or impressive Cascade Range- a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California Blazes- indicate by marking trees with blazes; "blaze a trail" Forded- the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse Ubiquitous- being present everywhere at once Expletive- curse: profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
Themes- Adventure, optimism
Personal Reflection- Influential neighbor/adventure
Organization- Was it chronological, flashback, explain how the essay progressed.
Vocabulary
Rhododendron: rhodos=rose, dendron=tree
Pathologically- being such to a degree that is extreme, excessive, or markedly abnormal
Optimistic- affirmative: expecting the best; "an affirmative outlook"
Epic- very imposing or impressive
Cascade Range- a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California
Blazes- indicate by marking trees with blazes; "blaze a trail"
Forded- the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse
Ubiquitous- being present everywhere at once
Expletive- curse: profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
Themes- Adventure, optimism
Personal Reflection- Influential neighbor/adventure
Organization- Was it chronological, flashback, explain how the essay progressed.